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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.73, 969.97 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.73, 969.97 and 213.78 is: 320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.73 : 969.97 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.73/969.97 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.73x = 969.97 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.73x = 207,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,360.19/646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.63

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